"US secretary of state Marco Rubio welcomed the release of Amir Amiry, saying it marked the administration's determination, reinforced by Donald Trump's recent executive order, to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad. While this marks an important step forward, additional Americans remain unjustly detained in Afghanistan. President Trump will not rest until all our captive citizens are back home."
"An official with knowledge of the release said Amiry had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024 and was on his way back to the US. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the details with the media. Qatar facilitated Amiri's release in the latest diplomatic achievement resulting from its security partnership with the US that has secured the freedom of four other Americans from Taliban detention this year."
The Taliban freed US citizen Amir Amiry from an Afghan prison following a reported prisoner exchange agreement with US envoys aimed at normalising relations. US secretary of state Marco Rubio framed the release as evidence of administration efforts and referenced Donald Trump's executive order to protect Americans from wrongful detention. An official said Amiry had been detained since December 2024 and was returning to the US. Qatar facilitated the release as part of a security partnership that secured freedom for four other Americans this year. Families of other detainees, including Mahmood Habibi's relatives, remain hopeful for further returns.
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